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The Scientific Study of the Shape and Structure of the Body

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The scientific study of the shape and structure of the body is:


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Osteoclast

A type of bone cell that breaks down bone tissue, crucial for the development, maintenance, and repair of bones.

Canaliculi

Canaliculi are small, narrow channels or ducts in bone or in the liver, facilitating the transport of nutrients and waste.

Woven Bone

A form of bone characterized by haphazard organization of collagen fibers and is usually formed rapidly during bone formation or repair.

Collagen Fibers

Strong, insoluble protein fibers that form an essential part of the connective tissue in the body, providing tensile strength and elasticity.

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